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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.98, 422.16 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.98, 422.16 and 223.28 is: 308.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.98 : 422.16 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.98/422.16 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.98x = 422.16 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.98x = 94,259.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,259.88/305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.06

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